Welcome to the Discovery & Exploration Community!

Whether you are unsure of your interests, undecided on which of your interests to pursue, or uncertain of what opportunities are out there, the Discovery and Exploration Community is for you!

Within this community you can access resources to guide you in exploring careers and interests, designing your Duke experience to make it unique to your needs, and in making decisions. Throughout your exploring, remember that as you grow and engage in different experiences, you learn about yourself! No worries if you don’t have it all figured out right now (you don’t have to) or if you notice your interests shifting, you have support and resources available to you!

Join this community by personalizing your Hub and setting alerts to discover resources, career advice, job/internship opportunities, and events that will help you connect your interests and skills to roles of interest!

Be curious, explore, and design your Duke!

Discovery & Exploration Community Managers

Alicia Rhodes (she/her). Assistant Director, Career Services
Sh'Maughn Wright (he/him/his). Career Specialist

Paola Serna Makes It All Count

Paola Serna resolved to keep going after hardships, including a life-threatening illness. Her resilience and passion fuel her work as a legal leader at OMRON. Check out her story in this article!

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Can healthcare professionals work remotely?

I’ll joke sometimes that everyone should work from home, even surgeons. The truth is that it wasn’t all that long ago when surgery was performed in the home — typically that of the patient — which might explain why so …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Exploring Opportunities: Start Where You Are, Go Anywhere 🌟

Feeling unsure about your next step? Whether you’re choosing a major, considering a summer internship, or curious about a completely new field, the Exploring Opportunities page on Duke’s Career Hub is the perfect place to start.

This resource is designed …

By Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His
Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His Career Specialist
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Stop Setting Long Term Goals…

More great advice from #1 New York Times bestselling author (7 books) Daniel Pink

Stop setting long term goals. Do the “zig-zag method” instead…

Everything you’ve been told about long-term goals is wrong.
The most successful people don’t follow a …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Which Career Path Is Right for You?

If you’re thinking about a career in healthcare but don’t want to spend a decade in medical school, becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) could be the perfect path. These two roles are often compared because they …

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